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Thank You714024speed.and 420 ponies, everyone has such fantastic cars also. and happy birthday 420 ponies. note although I go by steve, s.maug to everyone is just because i like dragons. please don"t think me a dufus. ha ha Since my family made me retire in 2021 after my stroke "yeah i had a stroke too" even though ive basically recovered from that we still farm. corn beans cattle hogs and chickens. I do miss the day job of the dealership I worked at for over 35 years. guess I"m really not retired. Ever since i saw my classmate"s red on red 350 powered bucket seat and console 70 gem when I was 17 I fell in love with first gen monte"s. when he wrecked it and it went to the junkyard i almost cried, found my first one that summer . never looked back. although i have collected 8 other 50, 60, and 70"s vehicles and motorcycles, farm equipment, argo 8-wheeler ect., my 2 monte"s stand alone as my most beloved and greatest treasures. should have just collected monte carlo"s. actually still might as I would like to own a 71 and a 72, maybe, one never knows. wink wink in case anyone knows where those can be found. saw many go to the crusher in my life and the rust monster got the rest. Illinois isn"t kind, my ss from florida and 402 from texas. excellent examples. very fortunate. if anyone knows of a air compressor and bracket, for my SS, working or non working I would be interested. the owner I got it from removed because it was inop and wasn"t able to find it when I purchased the car some 40 years ago. also both factory air cleaners arn"t correct in both my cars. both run excellent. the SS stays at the farm in Illinois and the 402 here In florida. the 402 car is 32,000 mile texas car and i would say i will never take it north. we live very rural and i would never drive it on the gravel roads we have up there. when i get my SS repainted i"m putting it up in a building i"ll build especially for my collection, never to gravel road drive it again. I"ll haul to meets and such. that"s where the daily driver for my area hasn"t been found and purchased yet. so any help on that is greatly appreciated. whew! guesss i"ve about bored everyone to tears. let me recharge and I promise the dragon will spew Monte Carlo fire once again. thank you all for listening, communicating, and being my new friends.

Ok, thank you sir.

Yes, ride height and stiffness can be adjusted. The ones you have a link to are single adjustable from what you are describing i would look into double adjustable shocks for even more refinement.

Sorry, forgot to quote ya.. On Big Red, can you adjust both ride height and make it super stiff independently? So here's what I'm thinking IF I can adjust both...these are rated for 1900-2100lbs. Which is an estimate on my front end. Stock iron headed BB is 2128lbs. https://www.summitracing.com/parts/aax-ab2fms

On Big Red, can you adjust both ride height and make it super stiff independently?

You can get different spring rates with the coilovers from drag racing to road course and every in between. Also get the double adjustable shock and get infinite adjustability. Here is a pic of the springs in "Barn Find" the spring rates should be on the moog website.

Welcome to the Club!! 2 Monte Carlos? I can only afford 1 right now ( money pit, like buying a boat). Good to hear your kicking that cancers butt! Hope all is good with you. Glad to see we have someone else who likes to talk about our Monte's on here. Need anything , give us a shout on the forum, we're all here to help. I'm turning 62 yrs old this weekend and have had mine, not as long as you have (20 yrs this October).

Welcome and Congratulations on your new Monte

Welcome to the Club!! Yes, very nice buy . Have you had one before or is this a new classic for you? I'm hoping to see some pictures of the car here. As I've said before, best D%$& $25 bucks you'll ever spend ! Red with black& black, nice color combo😊.

Welcome Steve !! Glad to hear you are winning the fight !!! Keep it up. Great pair of Monte's you have.

I found this page in the 1970 assembly guide.

THANK YOU Willie!!!! LOVE TO MAKE CARLISLE BUT RIGHT NOW HEALTH KEEPING ME CLOSE TO THE DRS. NOTE, I AM WINNING THE FIGHT!!!

Grant she looks Great!!!

Steve, welcome to the club. A positive attitude is the only way to go. I will send you a message about a compressor. Your Monte looks like mine.

Welcome Bryan!! Best group of people in a club, always willing to help. Don't be afraid to ask questions as we love the Challege!!

Welcome Steve!!!! Sorry to hear of your issues but as you know, keeping positive is definitely an advantage!!! The cars look sweet!! As others said it would be great to see you (if you are up to it) in Carlisle in June as it will be one of our biggest shows. As far as the computer skills, lol i have been here over 15 years and still stink at it but if i need help there are always plenty of club members who will just jump in and give me a hand!! Thank You and keep up the positivity!!!!

What class are you planning to enter the Monte in ?

The National T Bucket alliance always has a good time when we get together. I’m looking forward to meeting everyone with the Monte Carlo’s and some good cruising.

These coils are for 68-72 A bodies...with no info on spring rate. Question on the coilovers...they adjust for height but do they also adjust for stiffness?

IT HAS HAPPENED!!! Our countdown had entered the 40's. Today we are at 49 days and a wake-up until our members start invading Carlisle for our Eastern Meet. rob

THANK YOU ROB, AND YES OLDER ONE IS MY OLDEST SON.

You are correct sir, we are a family, I have made some good friends over the years. Sometimes we get a little carried away and have to much fun but it is all in fun. Lots of great people here and have lots of knowledge too.

Here are some pictures of Steve's Monte's, at least one if them is an older picture. rob

Welcome Peter. What’s not to like? Big block power with a great vehicle design and ride. A great drivetrain, very desirable too. We hope you like what you see here and become a full dues paying member. The best place to be for First Generation Monte Carlo technical information, camaraderie, multiple annual Club Meets, and fun.

THANK YOU CANUCK,GLEN,MonteMedic,Dtret,and, Gregs70.